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SCCS Preliminary Opinion on Benzophenone-1 (BP-1)

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What’s new?

On October 25 2024, the SCCS published its preliminary opinion on the safety of Benzophenone-1 (BP-1). Benzophenone-1 is used in cosmetic products as a light stabilizer and UV absorber.

In light of the information provided, the SCCS considered that the data is insufficient to conclude on the safety of BP-1 due to insufficient data to rule out genotoxicity. Additionally, the evidence showed that BP-1 has endocrine-disrupting properties, demonstrating estrogenic activity and weak anti-androgenic activity in both in vitro and in vivo studies, and potential activity against thyroid modality in vitro. This opinion did not address BP-1’s environmental impact.

What now?

The opinion is open for comments until January 13 2025.

References:

SCCS – Opinion on Benzophenone – 1 (CAS No. 131-56-6, EC No. 205-029-4)

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